Health and Social Care SVQ Level 2
NVQ
In Edinburgh
Description
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Type
NVQ
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Location
Edinburgh (Scotland)
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Duration
Flexible
Important information
Government funding available
Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
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Course programme
Health and Social Care SVQ Level 2
For new and inexperienced staff requiring SSSC registration
This Health and Social Care SVQ Level 2 course includes a brief tutorial programme to provide a grounding in the principles and theories essential to achieving SVQ 2
Eligibility A minimum of 3 months experience in an adult care setting
Content and Structure The course is divided into two stages. Progression to the second stage requires candidates to have demonstrated during the first stage that they have the ability, job role and support of their workplace to have a realistic expectation of achieving the qualification.
Stage 1 (2 months)
Tutorials: 5 days: introduction to SVQs, underpinning knowledge, and Learning Assistant e-portfolio building
These are the only times that candidates will be required to leave the workplace
Stage 2
(4-6 months)
On-line support
3 workplace observation visits by TfC peripatetic assessor
Awarding body registration and certification
All assessment and internal verification
SQA manuals, TfC learning materials, and award stationery requirements
Workplace Provision of witness statements by appropriate staff members
Inputs Liaison with TfC peripatetic assessor
Respond supportively to the candidate's training needs
Candidate
Availability for workplace visits
Inputs Commitment to written work and private study appropriate to a SCQF level 5-6
Candidates will use the "Learning Assistant" on-line portfolio system (full training will be given)
Tutorial attendance as above
Additional information
Health and Social Care SVQ Level 2